Hi Res Download, Atma Classique (label)
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Nuits blanches: Opera Arias at the Russian Court of the 18th Century
Karina Gauvin (soprano), Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Alexander Weimann
Gauvin’s Gluck is particularly classy...Of the vocal music by the Russians, Berezovsky’s is the more interesting, with two well-crafted arias from Demofoonte...The Pacific Baroque Orchestra... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, April 2020
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Juno Awards, 2021, Nominated - Classical Album of the Year (Vocal or Choral)
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This recital is worth investigating as much for the repertoire as for Thibeault’s big-boned, visceral playing: Schumann’s Romances for Violin and Piano transfer quite beautifully to the viola,... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, July 2019
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This is a rich and illuminating find. From the outset you sense Janina Fialkowska's innate, developmental grasp of drama - of the connection between phrases and their dynamic character. Then... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2012, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2013, Instrumental Award Winner
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Handel: Orlando
Owen Willetts (Orlando), Karina Gauvin (Angelica), Allyson McHardy (Medoro), Amanda Forsythe (Dorinda), Nathan Berg (Zoroastro)
Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Alexander Weimann
Weimann's pacing of the action, choice of tempi and shaping of orchestral ritornellos are freshly marvellous...Berg's articulation of his coloratura and calmly authoritative characterisation... —
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2014, Editor's Choice
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Opera, July 2014, Recording of the Month
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DUO: Koechlin - Schmitt - Rivier - Cartan - Bozza
Jean-Guy Boisvert (clarinet), Christiane Laflamme (flute), Jean-Willy Kunz (harpsichord), Jean-Willy Kunz (piano)
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Dowland in Dublin
Michael Slattery (tenor), Sylvain Bergeron & Seán Dagher (direction & arrangements)
La Nef
La Nef has pared down Dowland's complex accompaniments, aiming for a Celtic, folky feel. Dowland-lite it may be, but the recital is beautifully performed. —
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Yo soy Maria
Marie-Josee Lord (soprano), with Laurence Leclerc (cello), Myriam Pelletier (violin), Chantal Simard (percussion), Denis Plante (bandoneon), Antoine Bareil (violin), David Jacques (guitar), Eric Lagace (double bass), Ligia Paquin (viola), Richard Beaudet (soprano saxophone), Jean-Francois Groulx...
